Mortification - Altar Of God Lyrics
Lyrics
We're here forever, we're gonna stay,
No force of evil, can make us go away,
We're driving thunder, we bring the day,
The way of the cross, the only way!
We're bringing goodness, against the grain,
No death or darkness, has any say.
Ignite the flame, the torch of light
The day of the cross, has now arrived
We bring the hammer, of truth today,
We smash the boundaries of what others say,
Triumph of mercy, shall reign supreme,
The true beginning, of life to dream,
To be forever, a brighter way,
The power of the cross, the only way!
...and we worship at the altar of God,
...and we worship at the altar of God,
...and we worship at the altar of God,
...and we worship at the altar of God,
tonight!!!
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Altar Of God
Meaning & Inspiration
Mortification's "Altar of God," featured on their 2003 album *Relentless*, stands as a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and spiritual fortitude. This track isn't about intricate musical arrangements; it's a visceral sonic sermon, a defiant shout against the forces that seek to dim the light of truth. The core message resonates with the unyielding resolve found throughout Scripture, a testament to the enduring power of belief. The lyrics articulate a profound commitment to a righteous path, stating, "We're here forever, we're gonna stay," echoing the promises of God's eternal presence with His people, as affirmed in passages like Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." The song emphasizes a steadfast resistance to negativity, asserting, "No force of evil, can make us go away," which aligns with the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6:11, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."
The imagery of "driving thunder" and "bringing the day" vividly portrays the impactful and illuminating nature of truth as revealed by God. This isn't a passive faith; it's an active, transformative force. The repeated affirmation, "The way of the cross, the only way!" is a direct echo of Jesus' teachings about discipleship and the path to salvation, as exemplified in John 14:6, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." The lyrical assertion that "No death or darkness, has any say" speaks to the ultimate victory over sin and mortality through Christ's sacrifice, a promise found in 1 Corinthians 15:55, "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?"
"Altar of God" further propels this message by calling for the ignition of a "flame, the torch of light," symbolizing the spread of the Gospel and the illumination of God's truth in a world often shrouded in confusion. The arrival of "the day of the cross" signifies the dawning of a new era of redemption and hope. The band boldly proclaims they "bring the hammer of truth today," signifying the decisive and powerful nature of divine revelation in dismantling falsehoods and societal constructs that oppose God's will. This act of "smash[ing] the boundaries of what others say" speaks to the courage required to stand firm in one's convictions, even when they differ from prevailing opinions, reflecting the early apostles' steadfastness in the face of opposition, as documented in Acts 4:19-20. The ultimate triumph of mercy and the pursuit of "a brighter way" underscore the transformative power of God's grace, which offers a "true beginning, of life to dream." The repeated, emphatic refrain, "...and we worship at the altar of God, tonight!!!" serves as a powerful conclusion, a personal and communal act of devotion that anchors the entire message. This act of worship is not merely ritualistic but an embodiment of surrender and dedication to the divine, a practice central to biblical faith, as seen in Psalm 95:6, "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!"